LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- NBC is going to revisit last summer's "American Ninja Warrior" before the franchise returns this summer.

Eight one-hour compilation episodes - which will include some never-before-seen footage - are set to roll out on Saturday nights at 8:00/7:00c beginning February 2, the network has confirmed to the site exclusively.

Said effort, hosted by Matt Iseman, will be distilled from the 27 hours that comprised the show's fourth season (13 on G4, 14 on NBC).